<b><br> Hometown: </b>Clinton Township, Mich. <b><br> Birthday: </b>May 6<br> <b>Bio: </b>It was shortly after I finished off the classics shelf at the Cherokee Elementary library that I realized I wanted to write. However, writing became more of a hobby during school and upon graduation from Chippewa Valley High School I was off to John Carrol University to study international relations and communications. By October of my freshman year I realized I preferred writing about politics to being involved with them and transferred to Grand Valley State University where I completed my education with bachelor's degrees in journalism and German. While at GVSU I also worked as editor-in-chief of the university newspaper and managed to snag a few Michigan Press Association awards along the way. I interned briefly with Ruth Spencer and Dr. Frank McGeorge at Local 4 News and joined Patch in October 2010. There are three things you need to know about me: one, I love to travel and by the grace of my parents' frequent flier miles have fallen in love with Europe; two, old movies are my passion and by old I mean anything prior to 1965; and three, I am a closet Oscar-winning actress and take great pride in showcasing my abilities before unsuspecting strangers … you could be next. Finally, I love people and believe everyone has a story, so don't be shy, tell me yours!
<br> <b>Your Beliefs</b><br> At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.<br> <br> <b>Politics </b><br> I believe the film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" accurately sums up my political beliefs.
"Liberty is too precious a thing to be buried in books. (People) should hold it up in front of them every single day of their lives and say, I'm free, to think and to speak. My ancestors couldn't. I can and my children will." – Jefferson Smith, portrayed by Jimmy Stewart
There is not one label that speaks for me. Democrat or Republican, liberal or conservative, my opinion is my own and I cherish my constitutional right to express it. <br> <br> <b>Religion</b><br> I was raised Roman Catholic and derive strength in my personal life from my faith and family. However, I believe every person has the right to worship as they wish. It is only when individuals or groups use religion as justification to harm or suppress the rights of others that my feathers get ruffled.
<b>Local Hot-Button Issues</b><br> Macomb Township is primarily residential and so its main concerns are those of home and family. The economic downturn hit Macomb's housing market hard and although market values are slowly increasing, property values and township development are topics important to Macomb homeowners. Macomb is also home to several public and private school districts and parents have a right to know what their child's education entails.
High school students in the 9th congressional district have until Jan. 25 to submit a 2-3 minute video expressing their vision for the country.
Check out some of the full- and part-time positions currently available in and around Shelby Township and Utica.
Check out some of the full- and part-time positions now available at businesses in Clinton Township.
Aleene George is credited as having played a key role in the creation of a photo spread that earned Hour Detroit a Gold Folio Ozzie Award for 2012.
SFC (Ret.) Anthony Patchell and his family received the key to their new home in Shelby Township Thursday courtesy of Military Warriors Support Foundation and Chase Bank.
High school students in the 9th congressional district have until Jan. 25 to submit a 2-3 minute video expressing their vision for the country.
The following information was supplied by the Clinton Township Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Congresswoman says the proposals are "an overreach of executive authority" and "inadequate in addressing the root cause" of tragedies such as Newtown.
Derek Thomas Milbocker, 25, will face 10 felony counts of possession of child sexually abusive material in Michigan.
The ongoing lawsuit over Uni-Dig's alleged stench may see action in March.
The ongoing Macomb County Circuit Court lawsuit over Uni-Dig's alleged stench may see action in March.
Additional revenue and fewer expenses have translated to a balanced 2012-13 budget with a bit to spare for Chippewa Valley Schools.
The reconstruction, which will take place between Dequindre and Ryan in Shelby Township, will include a new road surface, left turn lanes and storm water drainage.
Tuition rates are scheduled to increase between $3 and $6 in 2013-14, with all students required to pay an additional $5 per credit hour technology and facilities fee.
From posting specials to interacting with fans, here are five Shelby Township and Utica restaurants sharing the love on Facebook.
The board of trustees has given the Michigan Department of Transportation temporary permission to perform bridge work outside the hours allowed by Shelby Township ordinances.
Acting Fire Chief James Swinkowski was promoted to the position of fire chief by the board of trustees Tuesday, Jan. 15.
Chippewa Valley Schools' board of education approved the purchase of five new school buses Monday to replace older models currently in service.
From posting specials to interacting with fans, here are five Clinton Township restaurants sharing the love on Facebook.
This information was provided by the Clinton Township Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
